10 Stephen King Movie Adaptations That Deserve A Remake

10. The Dead Zone

The Dead Zone (1983) is unquestionably one of the classiest King adaptations from the era, and stars Christopher Walken - who was riding high after class turns in films such as The Deer Hunter and The Dogs of War - in one of his finest performances. Put together by legendary Italian producer Dino De Laurentiis, The Dead Zone was directed by the master of Body-Horror David Cronenberg, sitting between two of the most iconic works in his filmography, Scanners and The Fly (1986).

The Dead Zone tells the story of Jonny Smith, a teacher who following a car accident wakes up from a five-year coma to discover he has the power of clairvoyance. After coming to terms with his new found gift, he first uses it to help the stumbling police investigation of a serial killer, and then saves the life of a young friend. As the movie draws towards its climax Smith faces the ultimate sacrifice, as he must decide whether to assassinate a shady politician, who he has foreseen will become president and launch a nuclear missile which starts WW3.

With Blumhouse reportedly one studio keen to acquire the rights to The Dead Zone, now could be the perfect time to revisit the character and premise of Stephen King's lauded story.